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🎉 2027 SEASON DEBUT — YEAR 13! 🎉 TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2027 6:00 PM–10:00 PM 🌐 FULL DETAILS: https://www.elcaobo.net/pier31.html FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/share/19sfUDqejd/ NO COVER CHARGE! ECI TUESDAYS MAMBO SALSA BACHATA AND MORE AT PIER 31 “UNDER THE STARS 2027!” — YEAR 13 We’re back for our 13th year at Pier 31! After a wonderful grand finale to our 2026 season, we’re looking forward to another summer of music, dancing, friendship and unforgettable Tuesdays along Chicago’s lakefront. Join us Tuesday, June 1, as we kick off the 2027 season with music by El Caobo and a Mambo (Salsa On2) lesson with Kat Armour Chávez! 📍 31st Street Beachside Bar & Grill — Pier 31 3101 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60616 A Chicago summer tradition since 2014. EVERY TUESDAY DURING THE SEASON! All dates are weather permitting. 💃 OPENING NIGHT: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM MAMBO (SALSA ON2) LESSON WITH KAT ARMOUR CHÁVEZ Start the season on the dance floor! Join Kat Armour Chávez for an hour of Mambo (Salsa On2), then put what you’ve learned into practice during open dancing. No partner or previous dance experience is required. 🎶 7:00 PM–10:00 PM OPEN DANCING WITH EL CAOBO Enjoy three hours of Mambo, Salsa, Bachata & More! Come early for the lesson, reconnect with familiar faces and make new friends as we begin another season under the stars. MEN AND LEADS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US! Experienced dancers, beginners and those simply looking for an enjoyable evening by the lake are all welcome. Whether you’ve been joining us for years or are discovering us for the first time, we invite you to be part of Year 13! 📅 TENTATIVE 2027 DANCE INSTRUCTOR SCHEDULE Plan your Tuesdays! Our tentative schedule features Mambo (Salsa On2), Salsa, Bachata and Cha-cha-chá throughout the season. All dates below are Tuesdays. All lessons take place from 6:00 PM–7:00 PM. Dates, instructors and dance styles are subject to change. JUNE June 1 — Mambo (Salsa On2) with Kat Armour Chávez June 8 — Salsa with Janeen Bolden-Born June 15 — Bachata with Emily Vélez June 22 — Cha-cha-chá with Joe Spencer June 29 — Mambo (Salsa On2) with Kat Armour Chávez JULY July 6 — Salsa with Janeen Bolden-Born July 13 — Bachata with Emily Vélez July 20 — Cha-cha-chá with Joe Spencer July 27 — Mambo (Salsa On2) with Kat Armour Chávez AUGUST August 3 — Salsa with Janeen Bolden-Born August 10 — Bachata with Emily Vélez August 17 — Cha-cha-chá with Joe Spencer August 24 — Mambo (Salsa On2) with Kat Armour Chávez August 31 — Salsa with Janeen Bolden-Born SEPTEMBER September 7 — Bachata with Emily Vélez September 14 — Cha-cha-chá with Joe Spencer September 21 — Mambo (Salsa On2) with Kat Armour Chávez September 28 — Salsa with Janeen Bolden-Born OCTOBER October 5 — Bachata with Emily Vélez All scheduled dates are weather permitting. Please check this event and our website for updates throughout the season. Presented by El Caobo Internacional, ECI Tuesdays Mambo Salsa Bachata and More at Pier 31 bring dancers and music lovers together for lessons, social dancing and community along Chicago’s lakefront. NO COVER CHARGE DANCE LESSON: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM OPEN DANCING: 7:00 PM–10:00 PM FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Please support Pier 31 by purchasing food and beverages during the event. 🌐 FULL DETAILS: https://www.elcaobo.net/pier31.html Invite your friends, share the event and join us Tuesday, June 1, for the start of Year 13! Let’s make more memories under the stars! 🌟

Dance Styles

Salsa (50%)
Bachata (25%)
Charleston (25%)

Schedule

18:00 – 19:00Mambo (Salsa On2) lessonKat Armour Chaviz
19:00 – 22:00Open dancingEl Caobo

Organizer

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Earl Hall

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El Caobo Internacional